Summary
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a Production Test Engineer with strong experience in Python and LabVIEW automation to develop, maintain, and optimize automated test systems for high-speed optical transceivers and components (200G/400G/800G). This role involves designing test automation software, integrating optical/electronic instruments (OSA, power meters, BERTs, DCAs, TEC controllers, etc.), and supporting manufacturing teams to ensure reliable and efficient production testing.
Job Duties
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Design, develop, and maintain automated test software using Python and LabVIEW for optical transceiver module and component testing.
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Integrate and control instruments such as Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), power meters, source meters, BER testers, oscilloscopes (DCA), and TEC controllers using VISA, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, and PXI interfaces.
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Develop, debug and modify existing/new LabVIEW programs to match local test setups, hardware, and environmental conditions.
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Support manufacturing engineers in troubleshooting production line test failures and improving test yield and reliability.
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Conduct system-level debugging for optical, electrical, and thermal test setups.
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Create and maintain SOPs, training documents, and provide hands-on training to operators and technicians on new test procedures and UIs.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, PE, IT) to align test requirements and automation standards.
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Maintain revision control and documentation of all test programs and configurations.
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5% international travel may be required for station deployment, training, or cross-site alignment.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Preferred:1 – 3 year of experience in LabVIEW Programming and/or Python test automation
- Experience with test instrumentation (OSA, power metersm source meters, TEC controllers, oscilloscopes etc.).
- Understanding of the operation of data acquisition fundamentals (i.e., plug-in data acquisition cards, RS 232, GPIB, PXI devices and signal conditioning of various sensors)
- Works independently and responsibly without close supervision. Must be able to take full responsibility
- Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
- Relocation package available within US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in LabVIEW programming and/or Python test automation
- Experience with test instrumentation, including optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, source meters, TEC controllers, and oscilloscopes
- Understanding of data acquisition fundamentals, including data acquisition cards, RS-232, GPIB, PXI devices, and sensor signal conditioning
- Ability to work independently and take full responsibility without close supervision
- Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds
What We Do
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products. We primarily serve three growing end-markets: cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers. We are vertically integrated with a product portfolio from laser chips, components, sub-assemblies and modules, to complete turn-key equipment. All three of our end-markets are driven by bandwidth demand fueled by the growth of network connected devices, such as video traffic, cloud computing and online social networking. To address this increased demand, CATV and telecommunications service providers are investing to improve their networks in competition to deliver voice, video, and data services to their subscribers. Rising bandwidth consumption is also driving demand for higher speed server connections in the internet data center market. As a result of these trends, fiber optic networking technology has become fundamental in all three of our target markets to meet these needs. Our vertical integration, broad product lines, and in-house design capability uniquely position AOI to serve these markets and offer us the flexibility to address tomorrow's fiber optic applications. To learn more about our company and products, we invite you to visit our website. Website www.ao-inc.com Facebook tinyurl.com/ycxcsbwx Instagram tinyurl.com/rqsbpk5 Twitter tinyurl.com/rd6dtvn
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